How safe is Rome at night?

While particular areas have a negative reputation, the risk of violent crimes is very low. The majority of crime in Rome is petty crime such as pickpocketing, scams or theft. Even at night, Rome's a hub of social activity, and night buses get you home safely after you enjoy Rome's nightlife.



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As I mentioned, Rome is actually safe to walk around in at night. Coming from Chicago, I actually feel much safer walking in Rome at night than I do in Chicago. Still, it's a good idea to do your best to avoid walking any deserted streets alone at night.

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Neighborhoods to avoid Rome's most crime-riddled neighborhoods include Tor Bella Monaca, Romanina, San Basilio, and Corviale. As these are predominantly residential areas, you may have no reason to ever visit them. However, if you do, try to avoid them at night.

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Do bear in mind that some train stations such as Termini are pickpocket hotspots, especially in the evening. As a general rule, try and avoid using public transport at night if possible. That way, you lower your risk of potential muggings or pickpocketing. And that's our guide to staying safe in Rome!

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Taxis are a great resource in Rome. While not cheap, they are excellent to get from the airport to your hotel easily, fantastic to get home safely at night and a great way to get around if you have small kids or mobility issues. They are also an excellent alternative to using public transport in Rome at night.

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Roman people are quite used to tourists, who are looked upon as if they are almost a different typology of human beings altogether.

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Is Rome Safe For Solo Female Travellers? Yes. In fact, Rome is one of the cities where I feel safest as a solo female traveler.

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Not everybody would think that walking around a city at night is a sensible idea, but luckily Rome is a safe city. Particularly in the busy city centre, most people don't have any problems at all. Even by yourself, you'll be able to wander around the Colosseum, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona with no problems.

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The only way to visit the Colosseum in the evening is via a guided tour, so you will have a group and a guide with you during your experience. That being said, there are simply so few people around compared to during the day that you can't help but revel in the lack of crowds.

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Practice common sense precautions (don't cut through a large park after dusk, walk in well-lit places where there are other people out and about, etc.) Trevi Fountain at night will be fine, albeit as MomCat noted, crowded. I like to go a 6 am on a Sunday, that's when it seems to be the quietest there.

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Always beware of pickpockets, especially when travelling on buses, metros and public transport, but also when in line for something and when shopping in crowded places. Some bus lines are especially famous for the high number of robberies that happen there every day. For example, the 64 line is one of them.

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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.

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Is it safe to walk in the streets of Rome? A moderate risk of being robbed, getting attacked, or assaulted. Most of the time, a tourist won't be affected at all by these crimes. It's also completely safe to walk around Rome during the day and there's a moderate risk in some areas of the city at nighttime.

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